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118107 - Loop the City Ride

Join us for a 26-mile loop ride around the City of Columbia. Plan to ride a mix of both soft surface trails, bike lanes and streets with low to medium traffic volume. Participants must have intermediate on-road riding skills. Staff will provide SAG (support and gear) for minor maintenance issues. Please make sure you are self-supported with an inner tube (correct size and valve type) or patch kit and water. Helmets required. Optional: Lunch (on your own) after the ride. Registration suggested. Drop-in participants are welcome.

118109 - Mountain Biking 101

Experienced instructors will teach basic off-road bicycle handling skills such as: riding over obstacles, climbing and descending, body-positioning, proper use of gears and brakes, and equipment preparation. Skills learned in this class will also help you gain confidence for riding with traffic. You'll be able to ride over that pothole or curb with ease after taking this class. Required equipment: mountain bike (tires approximately 2" wide with a knobby tread), helmet and a spare inner tube. Recommended: gloves, water bottle, and padded cycling shorts.Location: September 5 class meets at Capen Park, 1600 Capen Park Dr., and on September 12 at Cosmo Park (Rhett's Run)

118110 - Architectural and Social History of the Business Loop

Join local bicycle commuter and amateur historian, Trevor Harris, on a 6-mile tour of interesting architectural and social hot spots along the Business Loop. In addition to getting a little fresh air, you will hear about the interesting history of the City's original power plant, the Arrow Head Motel, Hickman High School, Mizzou North and Parkade Mall. Registration suggested. Drop-in participants are welcome.

118111 - Bike to Bike Shops Ride

Not everyone has the ability or time to work on their own bike. Buying a bike or bike parts at a local shop has a ton of advantages for the mechanically challenged. Columbia has a plethora of bike shops that offer a variety of services. Bike shop reps will provide a quick overview of their focus including racing bikes, used bikes, commuting via clubs, events or promotions.

118112 - Hump Day Ride

Do you like to ride hills? If so, join us on a loop ride in search of a good workout and a few hills. We'll help you burn off a few calories as well as a little work week steam. Plan to ride 16-17 miles on a mix of gravel trails, bike lanes and streets with low to medium traffic volume. We’re not kidding, this will be a ride filled with challenging hills designed to help you appreciate our lovely flat trails.

118300 - City Cycling

Learn to ride safely and responsibly in traffic and around town. This comprehensive course has something for everyone - even the most seasoned cyclists. League of American Bicyclists certified cycling instructors will lead classroom discussion, bike handling skills and on-road rides. Equipment needs: bicycle and helmet. FREE! Class size is limited so register early to reserve your spot! Customized classes available for groups of 5 or more.

118301 - Rocheport Fall Colors Trail Ride

Join us for a scenic 26-mile (round trip) trail ride along the Missouri River to Rocheport. Plan to bring or purchase lunch (on your own) at one of many fine Rocheport establishments. Return with the group (no rider left behind) or at your own pace. Trail side support will be provided for minor maintenance issues. Please make sure you are self-supported with an inner tube (correct size and valve type) or patch kit and water. Helmets required. Registration suggested but drop-in participants are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.

118303 - Bikes and Trees: Bringing Green Interests Together

Join fellow cycling and nature enthusiasts as we highlight ecological benefits of trailside flora and fauna and efforts to improve water quality along the 15 watersheds located within the city limits. Listen to local experts talk about efforts to protect our waterways, environment and the impact we all have on our local watersheds. Plan to ride 8-9 miles on gravel trails. Trailside maintenance provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Helmets required.

118306 - Fix-a-Flat Class

Repairing a flat tire is an essential skill for any cyclist. Instructors will cover flat repair, inner tube replacement and proper tire inflation. If time allows, instructors will also discuss minor brake and shifting adjustments. This is a hands-on class. Equipment needs: bicycle.

118307 - Bikes and Trees: Capturing the perfect fall photo

Fall often brings cool and moist conditions - a magical recipe for fall colors, morning dew, and striking sunsets and sunrises. Sometimes the best photographs of fall foliage are taken when the trees are going bare and fallen leaves carpet the forest floor. Join fellow cyclists and photography enthusiasts on a leisurely 10-mile round trip ride for tips on capturing beautiful fall photos. We will also learn how to identify trees, which trees have the best fall colors and facts about our forests. Registration suggested. Drop-in participants are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.Meet at Martin Luther King Memorial, MKT Stadium Trailhead

118308 - Town Meets Gown Ride

Join GetAbout Columbia as we locate some of the more fascinating aspects of the University of Missouri. On this tour you will learn the location of a number of art galleries and libraries, a desert and a rain forest, live snakes and their feeding times, when and where to see the moon and the stars up close, and much more including a gallery of wild African animal heads. These are fun places to explore on your own, with kids, or with friends from out of town. Helmets required. Registration suggested. Drop-in participants are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.

118309 - Introduction to Electric Bicycles

Find out what the buzz is all about! Electric bicycles - also known as e-bikes - have hit the states after making a major impression in European and Asian cities. Electric bikes augment human power and can be a great way for people to have fun, improve their health, save money, and relieve road congestion. The bikes are designed with a built-in-motor that activates either by peddling or via throttle assistance. E-bikes make it easier to deal with obstacles such as hills and headwind while functioning just like a regular bicycle.

118310 - Bikes, Birds & Binoculars (bring yours!)

Join fellow cycling and nature enthusiasts as we highlight ecological benefits of trailside flora and fauna and efforts to improve water quality along the 15 watersheds located within the city limits. Listen to local experts talk about efforts to protect our waterways, environment and the impact we all have on our local watersheds. Plan to ride 8-9 miles on gravel trails. Trailside maintenance provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Helmets required.

118311 - Cyclists, Do You Know Your Shed?

Join fellow cycling and nature enthusiasts as we highlight ecological benefits of trailside flora and fauna and efforts to improve water quality along the 15 watersheds located within the city limits. Listen to local experts talk about efforts to protect our waterways, environment and the impact we all have on our local watersheds. Plan to ride 8-9 miles on gravel trails. Trailside maintenance provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Helmets required.

118312 - City Parks Tour Ride

Experience the variety of parks offered by Columbia Parks and Recreation. Plan to ride 10 miles at a leisurely pace on city streets to visit a variety of community parks, neighborhood parks and pocket parks.

118400 - Kaleidospoke

Kaleidospoke is a family friendly illuminated bike ride on Columbia's MKT Trail. Riders will start at flat Branch Park and ride just under 4 miles to Twin Lakes Recreation Area. At Twin Lakes, participants will enjoy a bonfire, s'mores and more before returning to Flat Branch (just under 8 miles round trip). The ride back to Flat Branch will be in darkness with the exception of light installations along the trail and the glow from our riders. You are encouraged to decorate yourself and your bike with GLOW. Participants will receive a spoke light, glow accessory, bike bell and s'mores. HELMETS AND FRONT AND REAR BIKE LIGHTS ARE REQUIRED.

318101 - Two Wheeled Tuesday Rides

Ready to move off the trails and onto the roads? Ride with us in a small group setting on a variety of Columbia's bike routes and trails. Each ride is approximately 10-11 miles long at a comfortable pace of 10 mph. Ride leaders will cover short cuts to popular destinations, trail connectivity and tips to help you go by bike. All participants must have intermediate riding skills. Helmets, front/rear lights and a spare inner tube are required on all rides. Plan to take a different route each week with approximately 90 minutes of riding and stops to chat along the way.

Location: First ride starts at the playground at Flat Branch Park. Start location will vary for each subsequent ride.

Registered participants will receive updated emails with full details.